ASTHO Reports from Palau Equity Summit
In February 2023, ASTHO staff traveled to Koror, Palau for a four-day health equity summit and held workshops to identify, select, and prioritize measures for Palau’s health equity work.
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From the Chief Medical Officer: How State Health Officials Can Make a Stand Against Menthol
Tobacco control has been a public health success in states across the nation, but there is still work to be done, especially surrounding the popularity of menthol and other types of flavored tobacco.
Idaho’s Health Equity Champion: A Q&A with Palina Louangketh
ASTHO spoke with Palina Louangketh about her history as a refugee to the United States, her extensive work in expanding health equity in Idaho, and how her past has influenced her present.
Mission Possible: Healthy Lives for Everyone
Guest author Leandris Liburd reflects on her career in public health, the value of partnerships between sectors, and the future of health equity across the nation.
Larry Cohen Reflects on a Career in Public Health and the Future of Prevention
Larry Cohen discusses his leadership, how to maximize the value of prevention work to breakdown silos and better support communities, what excites him most about the current generation of public ...
Rural-Proofing: A Conversation with North Dakota’s Mylynn Tufte on National Rural Health Day
Mylynn Tufte (alumni-ND) discusses the unique challenges faced by rural communities, steps North Dakota is taking to address disparities and improve health outcomes in the state, and how ASTHO's ...
Excising the Cancer of Racism
ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser reacts to the racially-motivated shooting in Buffalo and discusses how ASTHO is working to counter systemic racism with diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
The World That Should Be: Closing Remarks from ASTHO’s 2023 Health Equity Summit
Closing remarks by ASTHO’s senior vice president of health equity and diversity initiatives, Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge, at the 2023 Health Equity Summit.
The Impact of Broadband Redlining on Health Equity
Access to quality internet may not be the first thing you think of when you think about health equity, but it is something that impacts many communities. In this interview, ASTHO chats with Craig ...
A Conversation With José Romero to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place annually from September 15-October 15 to celebrate the history, culture, achievements, and influence of the Hispanic and Latinx community in the U.S. In ...
Youth Suicides and the Mental Health Crisis: What Congress Is Doing
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Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and widely recognized as a crisis, specifically among our youth, a population in which incidences have been rapidly increasing. Fortunately, ...
D.C. Director of Health's New Plan to Champion Maternal and Child Health
Interview with LaQuandra Nesbitt, MD, MPH, director of DC Health, about perinatal health, collaboration with community health centers, and opportunities to address disparities in maternal and child ...
Member Spotlight: Kim Malsam-Rysdon
In this ASTHO Member Spotlight, Kim Malsam-Rysdon of South Dakota discusses her routine, professional influences, and public health priorities.
STRETCH-ing for Health: Operationalizing Health Equity in Public Health Agencies
How states are building sustainable health equity programs.
Leadership Conversation with ChangeLab Solutions Founder and CEO Marice Ashe
Marice Ashe, founder and CEO of ChangeLab Solutions, discusses advice for states and territories working to build healthier, more resilient communities to advance health equity.